Teen honored for saving retired deputy from northeast Miami-Dade apartment fire

MIAMI — Rami Ouazza, a senior at Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School, was honored Wednesday by the Miami Police Department and the “Do The Right Thing” program for his actions in saving a retired law enforcement officer from an apartment fire last year.

“I feel outstanding,” said Rami. “It’s a great feeling to be selected for the Do The Right Thing top 10 winners.”

As residents scrambled to get out, Rami realized someone was still inside: a disabled, retired Palm Beach deputy trapped in the unit where the fire started…

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